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발이 넓다

bali neolbda
idiom★Intermediate
informal

To have wide connections or a large social network; to be well-connected

그는 발이 넓어 많은 사람들과 친분이 있다.

He has wide connections and is friendly with many people.

이 사업을 성공시키려면 발이 넓은 사람이 필요하다.

To succeed in this business, you need someone who is well-connected.

💡

This idiom is often used to describe someone who knows many people and can leverage those connections for various purposes.

Collocations

발이 넓다to have wide connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

인맥phrase
network of connections
관계망phrase
web of relationships

💡Pro Tip

Usage Tip

This idiom is often used when discussing business, social events, or situations where connections are valuable.

⚡Gold Rule

Literal vs. Figurative

Do not confuse the literal meaning of 'wide feet' with the figurative meaning of having a large social network.

📖Word Origin

The literal meaning refers to having wide feet, but the idiom metaphorically describes someone with a broad social network.

📝Usage Notes

This expression is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, but it is more frequently heard in informal speech.

Word Breakdown

발
foot
root
+
이
possessive particle
suffix
+
넓다
to be wide
root
✎ Noted on May 31, 2026KO → EN

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